VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
#1VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:46am
New York City Gay Men's Chorus on the 2009 season premiere of "Americas Got Talent" (NBC) performing 'Single Ladies,' conducted by Charlie Beale
VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BdpRLV-ixw
#2re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 10:29am
I hate this show, so I missed it...did they show the whole thing, or was that it?
Seems like a great job, but cant tell really.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#3re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 10:33amthey only showed a few seconds on the show.
#4re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 12:11pm
It was just that 20-second clip
I am in the front-row, far-right
#5re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 12:31pmI thought I saw you...congrats!
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#6re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 1:50pm
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#7re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 1:51pmI liked it, I thought it was cute! Good Job :)
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
Q
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
#8re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 1:53pm
This isn't a great video, but is it the same routine?
Video link.
#9re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 1:57pm
Largely, yes. 
That's from the concert in March.
Albin
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#10re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:11pmStuff like this turns me off. It perpetuates the effeminate gay man stereotype.
#11re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:20pmMight I suggest a different screen name, then?
Q
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
#12re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:26pm
Brava, Calvin, Brava!
Ooops, I mean bravO, of course. Damn stereotypes.
Albin
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#13re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:33pmPoint taken. La Cage doesn't bother me, obviously. This does. Not sure why it bothers me in one context and not in the other. I'll have to think about it.
#14re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:49pmAnd you're certainly entitled to your opinion. The chorus contains a pretty wide range of the, so to speak, masculinity spectrum, though.
#15re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:54pm
Yeah...god forbid the Gay Men's Chorus isn't "straight acting"!
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#16re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:56pm
Here, Albin. Is this more to your taste?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJlPEHL85Ig
#17re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 2:59pmBlame Will & Grace (and Matt Damon) for the misconception, but the truth is, if a straight guy wanted to audition and made no secret about being straight, there's still nothing preventing him from becoming a member.
Q
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
#18re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 3:07pmI wasn't crazy about W&G, but that episode cracked me up!
#19re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 4:02pm
Albin...
The New York City Gay Mens Chorus prides itself on its ability to sing from a WIDE-RANGE of musical genres. We have 30 years of history and excellence performing classical, rock, pop, musical theatre, folk, hymnals, gospel, country and everything in-between (including traditional songs in many different languages). We are have performed in venues around the world including NYCs very-own Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Our performance of Single Ladies is admittingly less-masculine (as it were) than our other performances. But keep in-mind that we perform it for the pleasure of the audience. Clearly, from both videos, they are enjoying it. AGT requested we perform that song on NBC. And in the other clip, that was our finale after an entire evening of sing-along songs from the unofficial gay-canon.
If you would like to witness some more professional or traditional choral singing, feel free to attend our FREE concert tonight at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (6/24 at 7:30pm) or visit the many other videos on the NYCGMC YouTube channel.
#20re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 4:03pmSo the NYC Gay Men's Chorus wants a year contract in Vegas??? Um...ok?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#21re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 4:19pmEug...though well said, you need not defend the NYCGMC. The comment by Albin was idiotic and didnt deserve a response, imo.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#22re: VIDEO: NYC Gay Men's Chorus on America's Got Talent
Posted: 6/24/09 at 4:24pm
CapnHook...
That is a very fair question. Let me underscore that progressing to the final winners spot and earning a Las Vegas act was never the NYCGMC's intention for performing on AGT.
AGT in fact invited us to the audition. We graciously accepting, realizing that an appearance on national television would be an incredible step-forward in the GALA Chorus movement and for creating a positive representation of LGBT choirs nation-wide. Our mission is to fight homophobia through song, and having NBC as a vehicle to do so (even in a 20-second clip) was incredible.
Though I cannot give details, it is likely that last night's episode is the last you will see of NYCGMC on this season of America's Got Talent.
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